# Ice Cubes for Mastodon vs Igloo

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Cubes for Mastodon at 4.8 against Igloo's 3.7. Ice Cubes for Mastodon also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 43%) and ratings volume (2K vs 119). Igloo's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ice Cubes for Mastodon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Igloo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ice Cubes for Mastodon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Cubes for Mastodon has 2K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Ice Cubes for Mastodon's written reviews are positive against 43% of Igloo's.

Ice Cubes for Mastodon ships an update every 5 days, Igloo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ice Cubes for Mastodon | Igloo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-cubes-for-mastodon/id6444915884/reviews)** | [3.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo/id6475702560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 43.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Ricouard](https://appshunter.io/developer/372456982) | [Eskimo Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037652122) |

## What reviewers say

### Ice Cubes for Mastodon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-cubes-for-mastodon/id6444915884)

This application provides a fast and beautiful way to interact with the Mastodon social network. Connect to any instance, manage your timelines, engage with posts, and customize your experience with advanced features and AI assistance.

**Highlights:** Connect to any Mastodon instance, Timeline browsing and filtering, Push notifications, Quote toot and embed links, List organization, AI tools for composing and image descriptions, Multi-account support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly supporter subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Insane tip | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless transition from Twitter
- 👍 Customization options
- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Highly configurable
- 👍 Excellent Mastodon client

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying button sounds
- 🐛 Unstable network performance issues
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance problems
- 🐛 Difficulty switching between accounts
- 🐛 Scrolling issues and timeline jumps

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds not loading properly
- Duplicate account issues
- Error when loading pages
- Partial/incomplete timeline loading

**Requested features**

- Option to disable auto-play for videos
- Ability to sync timeline position across devices
- Improved text editing and cursor behavior
- Customizable swipe gestures
- Ability to rearrange bottom bar buttons


### Igloo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo/id6475702560)

This IRC client has been completely re-engineered for enhanced performance and stability. It offers a refined user experience with a redesigned interface, simultaneous file transfers, and optimized bouncer integration. Enjoy secure communication, versatile file sharing, and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Multi-file DCC/XDCC transfers, Redesigned user interface with themes, Optimized for bouncers (ZNC), Comprehensive network support, SSL/TLS encryption, Inline media viewing, VoiceOver accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly License | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly License | $7.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime License (Upgrade) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Clean, minimalistic, and modern interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔗 Seamless bouncer integration with IRCv3 support
- 📱 Best IRC client available for iOS/iPadOS
- 💬 Active developer with responsive support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing compared to competitors
- 🔄 Forced upgrade from previous version with license non-transfer
- 😤 Developer has dismissive and snarky attitude in responses
- 📵 Cannot stay connected in background (Apple limitation)
- 🚫 Misleading 'free' app store listing (trial only)

**Reported bugs**

- App disconnects when screen turns off or app backgrounded
- Theme selection not persisting between app launches
- User list menu jumps unexpectedly on tap
- Link opening requires multiple taps instead of single tap
- Copy/paste functionality hidden and unintuitive

**Requested features**

- Restore /ignore command for blocking users
- IRCv3 CHATHISTORY extension implementation
- DCC file transfer support
- Ability to hide/disable Slap function
- Color customization for usernames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ice Cubes for Mastodon free?

Ice Cubes for Mastodon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Igloo free?

Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ice Cubes for Mastodon or Igloo?

Ice Cubes for Mastodon is rated higher. Ice Cubes for Mastodon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Igloo averages 3.7 from 119 ratings.

### Do Ice Cubes for Mastodon or Igloo have ads?

Neither Ice Cubes for Mastodon nor Igloo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ice Cubes for Mastodon or Igloo?

Ice Cubes for Mastodon ships an update every 5 days, and Igloo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ice Cubes for Mastodon was updated on October 22, 2026 and Igloo on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*